Odds On Racing - Harness Racing

Sunday at The Meadowlands...

Mr Muscleman, the 2004 Older Trotter of the Year, opened his 2005 season with a winning effort in the first of two $50,000 Su Mac Lad divisions on Sunday afternoon. In the second division, Don Boss Vita won the stretch battle with Mohammed Mali for a neck victory. The top 10 money-earners in the series advance to the $154,200 Su Mac Lad Final on Sunday, April 10.

Mr Muscleman, trained by Noel Daley and racing for Adam Victor & Son Stable of New York City, pushed his career earnings over $1.9 million with the victory. Don Boss Vita, making his first start in 10 months, trotted the mile in 1:55.2 with the surface upgraded to good.

Both Brian Sears, driving Red Bullet, and Ron Pierce, with Armbro Tristen, emerged without any serious injuries from a mishap in the fourth race on Sunday. Both were unseated and had some bruising and scrapes but were cleared to drive. Rare Gem, who broke and initiated the chain reaction, was pulled up and did not finish. Both Hearty Vintage and Herb Albert were interfered with as well and broke stride.

Hall of Famer Cat Manzi won three of the first five races on Sunday, capturing the 2nd race with Redstone Ruckus, the 3rd with Flame and the 5th with Silver Street. Manzi picked up his fourth win of the day in the tenth race with longshot Legend Hall.